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Kanji Detail for 防 - "prevent, defend, protect"

  • Meaning

    防 means "prevent, defend, protect."

    1. To protect or guard against - This refers to taking measures to prevent something from happening or to protect oneself from harm.

    2. To prevent or stop - This refers to taking action to stop something from happening or to prevent it from occurring.

    3. A dike or embankment - This refers to a structure built to contain or control the flow of water.

    4. To line up or stand in a row - This refers to arranging people or objects in a line or row.

    5. To rival or match - This refers to competing with or being equal to someone or something.

  • Onyomitip
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  • Strokestip
  • Radicaltip

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  • This watch is waterproof.

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  • My camera is waterproof.

  • The fireman soon put the fire out.

  • My watch is waterproof.

  • He made up his mind to be a fireman.

  • We must prevent war at any cost.

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